“But over time, the executive branch grew exceedingly powerful. Two world wars emphasized the president’s commander in chief role and removed constraints on its power. By the second half of the 20th century, the republic was routinely fighting wars without its legislative branch, Congress, declaring war, as the Constitution required. With Congress often paralyzed by political conflict, presidents increasingly governed by edicts.”

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    Very American to immediately start ranting g about violence while nonviolent campaigns that mobilize large, diverse groups are statistically more effective than violent resistance.

    Right, which is is why I brought up the distinction between the two. Especially when people say meaningful change they are usually implying violent change. Also, I’m arguing these exact topics with multiple users. I’ve written this down in comments to other people. Check my comment history if the comment section is too messy to navigate.

    Americans are doing those things. We need to do more and more have been planned.